1 Adults Orthopedic Nursing Exam 78 Questions with
Verified Answers
4 steps of bone healing - CORRECT ANSWER hematoma, fibrocartilaginous callus
formation, bony callus formation, remodeling
factor in bone healing responsible for bone cell formation - CORRECT ANSWER
Ca+2
needed to absorb calcium - CORRECT ANSWER vitamin D
if this lab value is elevated we look for bone disease - CORRECT ANSWER alkaline
phosphatase
uptake of dye shows inflammatory process - CORRECT ANSWER bone scan
if a patient is allergic to shellfish then what might be of concern regarding
diagnostic radiology? - CORRECT ANSWER certain types of dye
6 factors in bone healing - CORRECT ANSWER calcium, vitamin D, no osteoporosis,
no infection, good blood circulation, alkaline phosphatase
what type of fluid makes a halo type appearance on a dressing? - CORRECT
ANSWER CSF
after a lumbar puncture what position should the patient be in? - CORRECT
ANSWER HOB elevated; bedrest
loss of articulation of the bone ends in the joint caps - CORRECT ANSWER
dislocation
partial dislocation where bone ends still partially touch - CORRECT ANSWER
subluxation
, what type of exercises are performed if a patient has joint trauma (these help
strengthen the muscle) - CORRECT ANSWER isometric
T or F for joint trauma only give NSAIDs when the patient requests - CORRECT
ANSWER FALSE
inflammation of bursa - CORRECT ANSWER bursitis
tennis or golfers elbow; inflammation of tendon at point of origin to bone -
CORRECT ANSWER epicondylitis
compression of median nerve and inflammation of the lining of synovial sheath -
CORRECT ANSWER carpal tunnel syndrome
what test is done for carpal tunnel? - CORRECT ANSWER phalen test
treatments for repetitive injuries ... - CORRECT ANSWER immobilize and rest
ice for 24-48hours and then heat
-medications like NSAIDS
-corticosteroid injections into the joint
symptoms accompanied with a bone fracture - CORRECT ANSWER pain, edema,
crepitus, deformity
unstable vs stable - CORRECT ANSWER with or without displacement
complete vs incomplete - CORRECT ANSWER total segment vs partial segment
simple vs compound - CORRECT ANSWER closed vs open
manipulation of the skin to fix the fracture - CORRECT ANSWER closed reduction
surgical manipulation of bone to fix a fracture - CORRECT ANSWER open reduction
advantages and disadvantages of internal fixation - CORRECT ANSWER
advantages: fast ambulation; good stabilization
disadvantages: surgery required
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